In Memoriam: Art World Figures Who Died in 2023
From Pope.L to Emily Fisher Landau, these artists, curators, and collectors who left their mark on the world.
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Pope.L, Daredevil Artist Who Invoked Heady Ideas About Blackness, Dies at 68
For his grueling crawl performances, he traversed long distances on his hands and knees, provoking curiosity and ire.
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Giovanni Anselmo, Giant of Italy’s Arte Povera Movement, Dies at 89
He was one of the most important contemporary Italian artists, appearing in four Venice Biennales.
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Richard Hunt, Legendary Sculptor Whose Welded Creations Transform Space, Dies at 88
In his large-scale public works, he honored figures ranging from Emmett Till to Ida B. Wells.
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Nancy Brooks Brody, fierce pussy Cofounder and Maker of Works that Ponder the Body, Dies at 61
"Extraordinary artist, beloved friend, fierce comrade, sister," fierce pussy posted on its website.
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Vera Molnár, Computer Art Legend Who Drew with Plotters and Algorithms, Dies at 99
Her early experiments with computers during the '60s and '70s have proven influential.
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Vincent Honoré, French Curator Beloved by Artists of All Kinds, Dies at 48
Many of his shows were focused on women and queer artists, often with an emphasis on performance.
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Elliott Erwitt, Photographer with a Sharp Eye for Celebrities and Dogs, Dies at 95
His pictures have woven their way into the public consciousness.
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William Anastasi, Conceptualist Who Drew a Cult Following, Dies at 90
His "blind drawings," made while his eyes were closed, found acclaim with critics.
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Radcliffe Bailey, Artist Who Found Black History in the Everyday, Dies at 55
Using his family's archive, piano keys, and more, he summoned his community's past, present, and future.
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